Admissions Nurse (RN)

The Admissions/Field Specialist Registered Nurse is responsible for completing all assigned admissions, nursing visits or assigned clinical tasks. Assists in the achievement of goals and objectives that meet and promote the standards of quality, and contributes to the total organization and philosophy.

If you want to be part of a growing company with an extremely bright future, and have a commitment to providing the highest quality of care to patients and their families/caregivers, we’d love the opportunity to hear from you!

Benefits of Working for Suncrest Hospice:

• Competitive Pay
• Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k plan with employer match and 100% vesting after 90 days of employment
• A culture with an emphasis on appreciating and valuing the team member
• The opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing national company, with possible position upgrades

Our Mission:

At Suncrest Hospice our goal is to change the expectation of hospice care in your area. We believe in three core principles to help us achieve that goal namely:

• Recruit and retain the most talented clinical staff in the area
• Maintain a culture of excellence where staff members feel truly valued and part of a supportive team
• Provide exceptional care and service to our customers. This is achieved by allocating the resources to increase our staff to patient ratios, thereby increasing clinical visits while lowering clinician caseloads.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Complete all admissions that are scheduled and assigned

2. Ensures that all admission paperwork is complete and turned into the office within 48 hours

3. Provides report of the admission directly after the admission is completed

4. Provides detailed report to the entire team through email

5. Meets weekly with the Director of Nursing and Intake team

6. Completes Clinical Record audits on patients assigned from the Director of Nursing

7. Completes Admission Audits assigned from the Director of Nursing

8. Completes nursing visits in assistance to, or in place of Case Managers when assigned

9. Assists in providing facility in-services as scheduled by the marketing team

10. Acts as the Suncrest Representative for patients/families that want to interview a hospice agency

11. Stays informed about changes in the field of nursing and hospice care; shares information appropriate organization personnel and provides necessary training

12. Understands principles of pain/symptom management

13. Complies with and maintains current CPR certification

14. Demonstrates excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills

15. Promotes hospice referrals in the health care community

16. Other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing or Executive Director/Administrator

17. Complies with accepted professional standards and principles

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

1. Licensed Nurse in the State of Utah

2. Degree in Nursing from an accredited program by the National League for Nursing

3. Ability to market and deal tactfully with customers and the community

4. Valid driver’s license

5. Has excellent observation, verbal and written communication

6. Knowledge of business management, governmental regulations, Conditions of Participation, State hospice regulations and CHAP standards.